Senior Human Resources Generalist - Power Systems Division

Appleton-1200 S Perkins · On-site

About this role

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior HR Generalist to support our Power Systems Division - Operations. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day HR operations that matter most. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and culture across the division.

You will partner closely with the HR Manager and broader HR team to deliver consistent, high-impact HR programs while helping to drive engagement, strengthen leadership capability, and support business performance. This role offers opportunities to contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives while continuing to grow your career.

What You Will Do:

Business Partnership

  • Serve as the primary HR partner for the operations team, aligning HR initiatives with business priorities and organizational effectiveness.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees, championing the culture and promoting a positive, consistent Miller employee experience.
  • Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and team effectiveness.
  • Collaborate closely with campus HR team members to drive alignment, share best practices, and ensure consistent application of policies across the organization.

Talent & Employee Support

  • Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
  • Manage full-cycle talent processes, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, performance management, and development planning.
  • Recommend and coordinate training initiatives to support employee development.
  • Own the division’s Leave of Absence process, including effective return-to-work coordination.
  • Serve as payroll liaison, resolving employee inquiries and ensuring accurate coordination with BU Administration and corporate payroll.

Operational Excellence

  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR practices while maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Travel may be required.

What Success Looks Like:

  • Relationship Builder: Builds strong, trusted relationships with leaders and employees across operations.
  • Sound Judgment: Handles employee relations matters effectively, proactively, and with sound judgment and the utmost confidentiality.
  • Employee Focused: Executes talent processes consistently, adding value to the employee experience.
  • Leadership Coach: Supports and coaches leaders effectively, resulting in improved team performance and engagement.
  • Continuous Improvement: Implements HR programs and initiatives smoothly, aligning them with broader organizational goals while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Team Collaborator: Collaborates effectively with the HR team, contributing to a cohesive and high-performing HR function.
  • Operational Excellence: Maintains compliance and HR operations with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Adaptable: Manages multiple priorities effectively while working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Effective Communicator: Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Influential: Builds relationships and effectively influences across a diverse, multi-functional organization.
  • Organized: Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting professional business functions
  • Strong experience in employee relations, coaching, and advising leaders at multiple levels
  • Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred
  • Spanish speaking (preferred)

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company at a glance

ITW’s Residential Construction is a division of the ITW Construction segment - a branded supplier of innovative engineered fastening systems and related consumables. They are all uniquely specified for a variety of applications including wood, concrete, steel and engineered lumber. Our products are focused on value-added opportunities for Professional Home Builders and Remodelers across the U.S. and the globe.

ITW Residential Construction , like its parent company, is committed to offering its customers the most advanced products as well as the best in service, merchandising, training and sales support. Our brand portfolio includes Paslode, GRK Fasteners, Tapcon, Ramset, Red Head, Teks, E-Z Ancor, Rock-ON Backer-ON, all recognized and trusted by industry professionals throughout the U.S.. ITW strives to excel at serving contractors and do-it-yourselfers with professional grade products. Each brand is a market leader in terms of quality, performance and ease of use. These products offer unique, innovative, value-added solutions for customers. We respond to customers' needs by creating close working relationships to create value and improve operating efficiencies for every customer.

Founded1912
Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryWholesale Building Materials
Location
Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
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